Paisley Stars and Bars Quilt

This is the quilt that we showed in Relief Society and are offering to help you make... if you are interested. It is a free quilt pattern from allpeoplequilt.com, which helps us avoid the copyright issue of sharing a pattern.  So, here is the pattern for those who want to make it on their own. If you would like some help, please, email me (robin8ir@yahoo.com) and I will help you to make one for those cold winter days or our cold summer air conditioning days! It is the perfect size to use in church or to snuggle on the couch at home or for a child to drag around the house or for you to learn how to make a quilt. Perfect!

Project: Paisley Squares & Bars

Materials--
• 3⁄4 yard total assorted light blue prints (blocks)
• 3⁄4 yard total assorted dark blue prints (blocks)
• 1 yard total assorted red prints (blocks)

Cut Fabrics--

Cut pieces in the following order:

From assorted light blue prints, cut: 54—2 1⁄2 x4 1⁄2" rectangles 

From assorted dark blue prints, cut: 54—2 1⁄2 x 4 1⁄2" rectangles 

From assorted red prints, cut: 54—4 1⁄2" squares 

From dark blue tone-on- tone print, cut: 5—2 1⁄2 x 42" binding strips

Assemble Blocks--

1. Join a light blue print and a dark blue print to make a 4 1⁄2“ square block. Repeat to make 54 blocks.

Assemble Rows--
1.    Referring to photo of quilt, lay out blocks and red print 4 1⁄2 “ squares in rows.
2.    Sew together blocks and squares in each row. Press seams in one direction, alternating direction with each row.
3.    Join rows to make quilt top. Press seams in one direction.

Finish Quilt
• 1⁄2 yard dark blue tone-on- tone print (binding), cut: 5—2 1⁄2 x 42" binding strips
• 1 1⁄2 yards backing fabric
• Crib-size batting

1. Layer quilt top batting, and backing; baste. Quilt as desired.

2. Bind with dark blue tone-on-tone binding strips.

Finished quilt: 36 1⁄2 x 48 1⁄2"
Finished block: 4" square

Quantities are for 44⁄45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics.
Measurements include 1⁄4" seam allowances.
Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.